tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post1423974717183628959..comments2017-01-08T16:15:55.755-08:00Comments on Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!: BlackburnPaul Merrillhttps://plus.google.com/107248054878184898330noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-11098538824392592122009-02-18T18:41:00.000-08:002009-02-18T18:41:00.000-08:00Hey Peter. Thanks again for the kind words. The "V...Hey Peter. Thanks again for the kind words. The "Voice" continues to battle and so far is winning. It was touch and go for a while but his will power continues to prove us and the doctors wrong. He is currently in a hospital in Northgate and the latest is that he should be going back home to the Timberridge complex this next week. Many have sent cards of well wishes and prayers and we thank you for your encouragement of those who have sent him and the family a note. In a brief conversation I had with him the other day, he was starting to get his sence of humor back. That was encourging to me. I'll stay in touch and give you updates from time to time when applicable.Dave Blackburnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-12217554316417599632009-01-08T14:44:00.000-08:002009-01-08T14:44:00.000-08:00Dave,Any updates on your dad's health? We'd all lo...Dave,<BR/><BR/>Any updates on your dad's health? We'd all love to hear that he's back home and enjoying life again, or that the doctors have some good news.<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>Peter Nussbaumnussnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-45479825952341288472008-12-22T12:10:00.000-08:002008-12-22T12:10:00.000-08:00Cards are really his best rehabiltation for now. I...Cards are really his best rehabiltation for now. It's going to be a long process and he had a small set back yesterday. Thanks for sending him a card as well. My mother has been spending night after night there sleeping in the room to make sure someone is there when he does come to and at times when there are incedents where medical attention is needed quickly. She also stated that my father is still having some difficulty talking at times but has been alert enough to take in some long distance calls from Gus Williams, Jack Sikma, Lenny Wilkens, and a few other Sonic notables like Wally Walker, etc who have stopped in. Truly the family is honored by such an outpouring of response and concern for "The Voice." Kevin Calabro and Bob Kloppenberg where a few of the first to get in as others have been very respectful of his time and condition. Living in Texas, this has been my therapy as well reading from your website as well as checking others thoughout the days. Thanks again for all you've done to get the word out and hopefully we'll have "The Voice" back home again soon. Dave B.Dave Blackburnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-27531068311327837452008-12-22T09:27:00.000-08:002008-12-22T09:27:00.000-08:00Glad to hear you're getting to see some improvemen...Glad to hear you're getting to see some improvement, Dave. That's truly wonderful news.<BR/><BR/>I'll put this out there for the readers - I sent Bob a card c/o the address listed on the story, and I'd encourage everyone else to do the same. If you've ever been with someone who's in the hospital for an extended period of time, you know the greatest battle other than the illness itself is passing the time in bed. None of us is capable of any medical help in this case, but we are capable of spending 10 minutes to write a card and mail it. <BR/><BR/>Think of it this way: Bob Blackburn spent more than 10,000 hours telling us about the Sonics. Can you spend 10 minutes telling him thank you?nussnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-55219516617624479622008-12-20T19:01:00.000-08:002008-12-20T19:01:00.000-08:00Thanks for the kind words. He's doing a litle bett...Thanks for the kind words. He's doing a litle better each day. It will be a struggle with him going forward but he is a fighter. He's had many physical issues thoughout his life but he has managed to overcome them all. Words or prayer and well wishes are a part of our families daily routine to encourage him to get better. Thanks to all those who have written such nice comments on behalf on our father. Some great memories. Son, DaveDave Blackburnnoreply@blogger.com